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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,869.23, 235,782.09 and 99,264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,869.23, 235,782.09 and 99,264.42 is: 136,974.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,869.23 : 235,782.09 = 99,264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,869.23/235,782.09 = 99,264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,869.23x = 235,782.09 × 99,264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,869.23x = 23,404,772,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,772,410.24/170,869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,974.76

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